Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1313.5% in our overall performance rating.
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.